The family and friends of a North Gower man who lost his life to cancer last summer seek to donate his Trackchair, an all-terrain mobility device, to another passionate hunter for in-field dog work.
The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) provided the Action Trackchair AXIS, worth approximately $32,500, to Murray Kemp — an active member of the Ottawa Chapter — in 2024. Its features include a uni-mount rifle mount, a low gun rest, and a camo headrest.
Diagnosed with bone marrow cancer years ago, Kemp started and organized the upland youth hunt for the Eastern Ontario Youth Hunt Collaborative until 2025.
He was always generous with his time and mentored many handlers, even while undergoing rounds of treatments and blood and bone marrow transfusions, longtime friend and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) member Dave Branson wrote.
“He had hoped after receiving the wheelchair to make another trip to his camp in Saskatchewan for another upland bird hunt in 2024,” he said. “Unfortunately, his health declined too rapidly for that dream to be realized.”
The family would like to see the trackchair go to someone who shared Kemp’s love of hunting and dog training, Branson said.
“These chairs make a significant difference in the lives of people with disabilities who want to enjoy these outdoor pursuits,” he stated.
A selection committee will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate that the chair will be used for hunting and/or training with hunting dogs in upland and other field dog disciplines.
Written submissions, which can include a photo, should include the following:
To apply for the chair, please contact: submissions@oodmag.com
